 This past weekend we headed out to Six Flags Magic Mountain to take a look at the progress on Project 2019 (which will be announced in just over 2 weeks), Fright Fest Prep (which begins next month if you can believe it) and of course a few rides on CraZanity. Let's head into the park!! Written by Gregg Condon Like most of our recent updates, you can have your update in picture or video form. Ops on CraZanity have improved TREMENDOUSLY since opening, averaging just a few minutes between dispatching. And the ride is of course amazing. And seems to be VERY popular. Hopefully this is a good sign for more flat rides in the future.  They've also added some fences around the landscaping to keep people out. I'd imagine more plants will be added here once the summer months are over.  Let's head over into the soon to be extinct, Cyclone Bay.  The park has begun teasing the 2019 attraction, lots of things here definitely support some of the rumors going around about the ride. Apocalypse is down for the count, a lot of track has been removed already.  The last time you rode this ride as Apocalypse was the last time you rode this ride as Apocalypse. =)  Bye Cyclone Bay, wish we could say you'll be missed but ...  Lots of prep work being done for the new attraction and development behind the park.   The park is already promoting Fright Fest  The facade for Sewer of Souls is looking amazing. Can't wait to see inside.  The past few re-themes of this maze have been merely cosmetic, that does not seem to be the case this time.  Keep out ... for now.  And lastly, a new air conditioner was installed on the Orient, err, Helpful Honda Express. It's a Big'un.  Alright everybody, that's gonna wrap it up. We hope you enjoyed. Be sure to check back tomorrow as we'll have the full announcements from Canada's Wonderland and their 2019 attraction. Related Videos:
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 As we enter the home stretch of the Halloween Season we continue to trek along with amazing updates from amazing events. This time from Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure where Chris, Renee and Christine had an amazing night. Be sure to visit this event for it's last weekend!! Photos by Renée Girard Words by Chris Con Screams by Christine Grant 2017 might be an amazingly scary year for some to begin with, but if the ghoulish type of fright is more your taste than whatever you might be reading or seeing in the news these days, then Fright Fest 2017 at Six Flags Great Adventure is not to be missed. Every year they seem to up their ante with new scare zones, shows, and more theming. We left shiverlingly impressed. {img_0129)  Walking up to the front gate you are greeted by a fantastic addition this year; the grim reaper himself leering over you as you proceed through the turnstiles.  For those brave enough to make it past, you are greeted by our perennial favorite, The Pumpkin King and his fountain of blood and bones.  We decided to make a quick left and head into the Demon District. One of the most heavily themed areas of the park and home to “The Awakening” (a ghostly parade), and “Dead Mans Party” a high energy, high entertainment dance show featuring amazing effects and choreography.    These photos don't do it justice but “Dead Man's Party” is world class Halloween Fun.     The Wicked Woods is a great outdoor maze with scare actors popping out of every corner. If you might need a bit of liquid courage to make it through some of these more intense scare zones, Wicked Brew and many other Halloween libations are available at a number of outlets for the 21 and over crowd. (img_142)  Next we headed over to bloodshed, which has been one of our favorite mazes. Check out our facebook page for some live feeds that we posted of this and other mazes. Unfortunately the scare actors couldn't see our press passes and their was some profanity so for the easily offended you might wait till next year where we will be filming on the day set for media coverage.  We then made our way to two of three indoor mazes. Total Darkness ,which just like the name claims, is basically total darkness. Then we enjoyed a great scare at the Manor which is always one of my favorite mazes. The Manor and Big Top Terror always seem to have the best scare actors. Speaking of Big Top Terror, here is a taste of who you might find lurking around it. This attraction uses heavy black light, strobe effects, and 3D glasses which really adds to the tripiness and eeriness. Check out our facebook live for a peak inside the attraction. Finally we traversed over to our top two mazes of the year.. Cell Block 6, an asylum and jail for the most insane scare actors to preside over and Aftermath filled with a post apocalyptic world of mutants ready to engage you in fun conversation. While we didn't get to experience the new shows this year as we were a bit pressed for time we did hear other guests raving about them. We hope to make it back before Halloween to experience them for ourselves. Over the years we've covered the fun by day parts with our little ones. So if you'd like to see more information of what is truly a family friendly event then please check out our previous years' trip reports. We've also rated the mazes previously, so again I encourage to look back if you'd like to see some more comprehensive ratings. Happy Halloween everyone and we also can't wait to bring you our coverage of the “Most Magical Time of The Year” during Holiday in The Park at Six Flags Great Adventure in just a few short weeks. Related Updates:
 Today we're headed into the terror of Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain, home to some of the best scare zones and talent at any event in Southern California. We have lots of pictures and video to show off. Enjoy!! Pictures by Matthew Nelson and Gregg Condon Written by Gregg Condon Welcome to Fright Fest 2017 at Six Flags Magic Mountain    This years maze pass prices:
 New this year is Club 6 Feet Under which is also included with the VIP Tour  You get a chance to hang out with some friends  Before we head into the event, be sure to check out our video of Highlights from Fright Fest 2017 Our first stop was the all new Scare Zone "Damned in Disguise" (and Justice League since some of us hadn't ridden yet)   The new Scare Zone is awesome   It's always fun catching up with old friends    Hall of Justice looks amazing all lit up for Fright Fest    Aftermath 2 is back  A blast from Fright Fest past   Red is back for her revenge   One of our favorites  The last of the 3D mazes in Southern California is still going strong    Willoughby's is back ... gotta be honest here, it seemed very "dead" in here, and not in the good Fright Fest Scary way. In fact, a couple of the mazes were very quiet, no music, sound effects or talent. Just a lot of walking around in dead spaces. But it was opening night, we'll be back in a couple of weeks and hopefully will see a bit more life in some of these mazes.  Give me food ...    Ok, this maze has definitely worn out it's welcome 3 years ago. It's definitely time for a change here. We saw maybe 2 monsters in the entire maze and a blackout and security guard having a conversation. Why? Because nobody was coming through the maze at all.   Terrortory Twisted is one of the most photogenic scare zones
     Exile Hill is always one of our favorite scare zones   Nun's hanging out in Demons Door ... something you don't see every day    FIRE!!  Overall another solid year for Fright Fest. We absolutely love their scare zones, the new maze Dead End is a LOT of fun as well.  Despite a couple of mazes needing a freshening up or replacement it's still one of the most solid events in Southern California and worth a visit or two. One other note: They will NOT be doing the Rage of the Gargoyles VR on Revolution so be sure you ride this amazing coaster in "Classic" mode until Holiday In The Park begins. Related Updates:
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